1. Building the World’s Best Team Chuck Allen, Vice President Boeing Space Exploration Systems June 21, 2004

2. SPACE EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Page 2 21 June 2004 Successful implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration will require the best minds on the planet. The only criteria for membership in the Vision team should be competence and contribution.

3. SPACE EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Page 3 21 June 2004 International cooperation is essential to Vision implementation. Adds robustness and redundancy Enriches the technological and scientific character Spreads the risk and overall cost At the industry-to-industry level, cooperation must involve: Shared decision-making, shared risk, and shared investment strategy Clear and consistent agreements with accountability among the partners Reliability, honesty, and respect

4. SPACE EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Page 4 21 June 2004 When to cooperate and when to compete. Cooperation: benefits the customer by pooling resources to achieve a common goal Competition: benefits the customer by identifying the best solution Integrity: assures respect and fairness, in cooperation and competition Goal: Best Value to the Customer

5. SPACE EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Page 5 21 June 2004 Cooperation on space exploration International Space Station United Space Alliance Joint Strike Fighter F/A-18 F-16 Future Combat Systems National Missile Defense None of these provides a perfect model for future work. But each provides useful lessons learned. In pursuing the Vision, more than one approach will probably be needed. Can involve government-government and industry-industry relationships. Examples:

6. SPACE EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Page 6 21 June 2004 Companies can lead the way in team formation. Industry has a vital role to play in creating a “best in the world” team, seeking out the highest value-added team members. The government role includes facilitating the cooperation of industry and providing appropriate technology safeguards.